Ancient Rome

Roughly how long did the Roman Empire last?

• 800 years

• 2,000 years

• 500 years

• 1,000 years

What country is Rome currently located?

• Italy

• Spain

• Carthage

• France

Which response BEST lists the geographical advantages of Rome's location?

• Protection from the Alps

• Protection from the Alps and the Mediterranean climate

• Surrounded by thriving countries

• The trade routes surrounding the city

What myth explains the origins of Rome and why they believed they had the right to rule everyone?

• The myth of the Colosseum

• Romulus and Remus

• Jupiter and Pluto

• Zeus and Poseidon

Roughly how many soldiers were in a Roman legion?

• 7,000 soldiers

• 10,000 soldiers

• 6,000 soldiers

• 5,000 soldiers

What does SPQR mean in English?

• The Senate and the Republic

• Senatus Populus Que Romanus

• The Roman Republic

• The Senate and the people of Rome

What is a Republic?

• a type of government whereby people elect officials to represent them in government.

• A type of government where you are born into leadership

• A type of government where people vote for every law

• A type of government where the state decides on behalf of the people

A Patrician was considered upper class and a wealthy landowner.

• True

• False

How long did the Roman Republic last?

• 700 years

• 500 years

• 1000 years

• 200 years

Who were the leaders of the Senate in the Roman Republic?

• Dictator

• Chief Senator

• Emperor

• Consul